Meaning
promptly, readily
- quickly and without hesitation
- in an alert or ready manner
In a sentence
I soccorritori sono intervenuti prontamente per aiutare i feriti.
The rescuers intervened promptly to help the injured.
Non ha risposto prontamente alla domanda dell'esaminatore.
He didn't answer the examiner's question promptly.
Hai ringraziato prontamente i colleghi per il loro aiuto?
Did you promptly thank your colleagues for their help?
Usage notes
- Formed from 'pronto' + '-mente'. Often used in formal or narrative contexts to describe quick reactions.